Ireland

Insight’s Ireland showcases the very best sights, scenery and experiences of Ireland including the Wild Atlantic Way and an incredible stay at the distinguished and luxurious Ashford Castle near the picturesque village of Cong – recently respectfully and magnificently restored with a $75m investment by its owners, Insight's parent company. Insight guests can be certain of an extra special welcome and added care and service at this world-famous icon.

Ireland is replete with history, creativity, folk legend, religious devotion, miles of spectacular coastline and an unsurpassed natural beauty, Ireland has so much to take in. Combine this with a lively pub life, vibrant urban cities like Dublin and Cork, and everlasting Celtic traditions, you’ll find Ireland nudging the top of most travellers’ wish list.

Featured Trips

A private tour of Trinity College with fast-track entry to the Book of Kells, a Jaunting Car ride in Killarney, luscious green countryside, dramatic coastal scenery and the ‘lilt’ of Irish voices all make for an exceptional journey.

The leisurely pace and beauty of the Irish countryside blends with historic English towns, Welsh hospitality and the austere Scottish Highlands, for a truly memorable exploration of the British Isles.

Nestled on the banks of the River Liffey, Dublin prospered greatly during the 18th Century and it has preserved many of the neo-Classical buildings and elegant Georgian terraces from this period. There are also magnificent museums and cathedrals, well preserved castles, leafy squares and parks.

Ireland’s countryside is beautiful, pastoral and unspoiled, with quaint old villages, where time seems to go more slowly, or stops altogether. Scenery can be dramatic - especially on the west coast. The many ancient Christian crosses, ruined monastic settlements and castles stand as a reminder of early Irish piety and its turbulent past.

Ireland is a place of song and story where you’ll hear traditional folk music played on banjos, bagpipes, accordions and fiddles. Dublin has a great theatrical heritage. Don’t miss the chance for dinner and a performance at one of Dublin’s famous theatres.

The best views of Dublin are from Guinness Storehouse's sky-high Gravity Bar. Relax with the nation’s favourite tipple and a 360° panorama. Sláinte!

Looking for something more literary? Swift, Wilde, Yeats, Shaw, Joyce and Behan were all born in Dublin. Follow their literary trail to the Dublin Writer’s Museum. A stop in at some of their favourite pubs along the way comes highly recommended.